Integra DHC-9.9 User Manual

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About Home Theater
Thanks to the AV controller’s superb capabilities, you can enjoy surround sound with a real sense of movement in your 
own home—just like being in a movie theater or concert hall. With DVDs you can enjoy DTS and Dolby Digital. With 
analog or digital TV, you can enjoy Dolby Pro Logic IIx, DTS Neo:6, or Onkyo’s original DSP listening modes. You 
can also enjoy THX Surround EX (THX-certified THX speaker system recommended).
Enjoying Home Theater
Corner 
position
1/3 of wall 
position
Surround back left and right speakers
These speakers are necessary to enjoy Dolby Digital 
EX, DTS-ES Matrix, DTS-ES Discrete, THX Surround 
EX, etc. They enhance the realism of surround sound 
and improve sound localization behind the listener. Posi-
tion them behind the listener about 2–3 feet 
(60–100 cm) above ear level.
Surround left and right speakers
These speakers are used for precise 
sound positioning and to add realistic 
ambience.
Position them at the sides of the lis-
tener, or slightly behind, about 
2–3 feet (60–100 cm) above ear level. 
Ideally they should be equally spaced 
from the listener.
Center speaker
This speaker enhances the front left 
and right speakers, making sound 
movements distinct and providing a 
full sound image. For movies it’s used 
mainly for dialog.
Position it close to your TV (preferably 
on top) facing forward at about ear 
level, or at the same height as the 
front left and right speakers.
Subwoofer
The subwoofer handles the bass sounds of the 
LFE (Low-Frequency Effects) channel. The 
volume and quality of the bass output from 
your subwoofer will depend on its position, the 
shape of your listening room, and your listen-
ing position. In general, a good bass sound 
can be obtained by installing the subwoofer in 
a front corner, or at one-third the way along the 
front wall, as shown.
Tip: To find the best position for your sub-
woofer, while playing a movie or some music 
with good bass, experiment by placing your 
subwoofer at various positions within the room 
and choose the one that provides the most 
satisfying results.
Front left and right speakers
These output the main sound. Their role in a home theater is to provide a solid 
anchor for the sound image. They should be positioned facing the listener at 
about ear level, and equally spaced from the TV. Angle them inward slightly 
so as to create a triangle, with the listener at the apex.